Makino T4
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Key Specifications
X Travel
Y Travel
Z Travel
Max Spindle
Tool Capacity
Rapid Traverse
How much does the Makino T4 cost?
Estimated price range
Our best estimate for a 5-axis machining center in this class — not a quote from Makino. Configuration moves it a long way.
Overview
The Makino T4 is a long-bed 5-axis titanium machining center: a 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 in x 59.1 in) pallet, 4,200 mm (165.3 in) of X travel, 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of Y and 1000 mm (39.4 in) of Z, with a spindle listed as 4,000 rpm - 100 kW/1,000 Nm cont. It is aimed at the same edge frames, pylons and bulkheads as the shorter T2, but at lengths the T2 cannot take.
The shape of the envelope tells you what it is for. The listed maximum workpiece is 4,000 x 1,500 x 700 mm (157.4 x 59.0 x 27.4 in) up to 5,000 kg (11,022 lb): long, wide and comparatively flat. That suits long structural parts laid flat along the pallet. Only an A-axis of +/- 110° is listed for rotation, so the fifth axis comes from tilting rather than turning the part, and deep features have to be reached across the 700 mm height.
Makino lists the same titanium package for the T4 as for its sibling: an Active Dampening System, rigid construction, a high-torque, high-powered spindle and a high-pressure, high-flow coolant system. The table gives 7 MPa @ 200 L/min through the spindle and 1.5 MPa @ 200 L/min from the nozzles. With that much coolant flow over a 4,000 mm pallet, the coolant tank, filtration and chip conveyor deserve as much planning as the foundation.
Rapid traverse and cutting feed are both 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm), so a full-length X move takes a noticeable share of a minute. Tool changes run 20 sec tool-to-tool and 40 sec chip-to-chip. The magazine holds 120 tools as standard or 180 as an option, each up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter and 30 kg (66 lb).
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pallet Size | 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 in x 59.1 in) |
| X-Axis Travel | 4,200 mm (165.3 in) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 1000 mm (39.4 in) |
| A Axis Range | +/- 110° |
| Max Spindle Speed | 4,000 rpm - 100 kW/1,000 Nm cont. |
| Rapid Traverse Rate | 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) |
| Cutting Feedrate | 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) |
| Max Workpiece Size | 4,000 x 1,500 x 700 mm (157.4 x 59.0 x 27.4 in) |
| Max Workpiece Weight | 5,000 kg (11,022 lb) |
| Tool Capacity | 120 tools, (optional 180 tools) |
| Tool to Tool Time | 20 sec |
| Chip to Chip Time | 40 sec |
| Max Tool Diameter (full magazine) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Max Tool Weight | 30 kg (66 lb) |
| Through Spindle Coolant | 7 MPa @ 200 L/min |
| Nozzle Coolant | 1.5 MPa @ 200 L/min |
Specifications sourced from makino.com — verified 2026-10-02
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 in x 59.1 in) pallet and 4,200 mm (165.3 in) of X travel for long titanium structure
- Spindle rated 100 kW/1,000 Nm continuous up to 4,000 rpm
- Workpieces up to 4,000 x 1,500 x 700 mm (157.4 x 59.0 x 27.4 in) and 5,000 kg (11,022 lb)
- Coolant at 7 MPa @ 200 L/min through the spindle and 1.5 MPa @ 200 L/min from the nozzles
- Active Dampening System listed as part of the titanium package
Limitations
- Z travel is 1000 mm (39.4 in) and part height is limited to 700 mm, so tall parts belong on a different machine
- Only an A-axis of +/- 110° is listed for rotation; there is no B or C rotary row in the table
- 16,000 mm/min (630 ipm) rapids make long positioning moves slow
- 20 sec tool-to-tool and 40 sec chip-to-chip tool changes; the 180-tool magazine is an option
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The spindle, feeds, tool limits and 5,000 kg (11,022 lb) rating match. The envelope does not. The Makino T2 has a 1,000 mm x 1,250 mm (39.4 in x 49.2 in) pallet, 2,000 mm (78.7 in) of X and 1,800 mm (70.8 in) of Z, plus B and C rotary rows. The T4 stretches X to 4,200 mm (165.3 in) on a 4,000 x 1,500 mm (157.5 in x 59.1 in) pallet but cuts Z to 1000 mm (39.4 in).
02
The table lists 4,000 x 1,500 x 700 mm (157.4 x 59.0 x 27.4 in) as the maximum workpiece, at up to 5,000 kg (11,022 lb). That matches the pallet footprint, so the limit on most jobs will be the 700 mm height.
03
One spindle is listed: 4,000 rpm - 100 kW/1,000 Nm cont. Makino describes it as a high-torque, high-powered spindle for efficient titanium machining. Its top speed is low for aluminum or small-diameter finishing tools.
04
120 tools as standard and 180 as an option. Each tool can be up to 300 mm (11.8 in) in diameter and 30 kg (66 lb). Tool change takes 20 sec tool-to-tool and 40 sec chip-to-chip, a small share of a long titanium roughing cycle.
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